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SCIENCE
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
KINETIC ENERGY

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 Most Essential Learning Competency

Identify and explain the factors that affect potentialand kinetic energy

FACTORS THAT AFFECT

KINETIC ENERGY

Introduction

In the previous modules, you learned about Energy, Work

and Power, you also learned the difference between Kinetic Energy
and Potential Energy. You did some tasks and exercises to gain
insights about Potential Energy and the factors that affect it.
In this module, we will identify the factors that affect kinetic
energy and how these factors affect kinetic energy. Understanding
this concept will help you explain why objects have different Kinetic
Energy

Most Essential Learning Competency &

Objectives

In this module, you will learn how to Identify and explain the factors
that affect potential and kinetic energy.

Specifically, you will learn to:

• Identify factors affecting kinetic energy.
• Explain how these factors affect kinetic energy.
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 Pre-Test
Before we start our lesson, try to answer these
five (5) questions below. Be very honest in taking the
test so you know how much knowledge you already
have about Kinetic Energy.

Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the

letter of the correct answer.
1. How will you decrease the kinetic energy of an object moving at a constant
speed of 20 m/s?
a. decrease its mass
b. increase its mass
c. decrease its speed
d. increase its speed

2. What will happen to the kinetic energy of a moving object if its speed is
doubled?
a. Halved
b. Stayed the same
c. Doubled
d. Quadrupled

3. Which has the greatest kinetic energy in the following situations?

a. a 60 kg car at rest
b. a 60 kg man moving 3 m/s
c. a 60 kg horse moving 6 m/s
d. a 60 kg carabao moving 9 m/s

4. What are the factors that affect kinetic energy?

I. time
II. mass
III. speed
IV. power

a. I and II
b. II and III
c. III and IV
d. I and IV

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 5. Imagine a pendulum bob swings back and forth. At which point is its kinetic
energy highest given its speed at each point?

0 m/s

2 m/s 1.9 m/s

3 m/s

How did you find the test? It’s okay if

you’re not yet sure with your answers. As you
go on with this module, you will learn and find
out if you’re answers are correct. So buckle up
and get ready with your journey.

Learning Activities

ELICIT
Before we start our lesson for this module, let’s
review first, if you can still remember Kinetic Energy.
For every situation, you have to identify which of
the following actions best show Kinetic Energy and
explain why.

Situation 1.

In Baranggay Pag-asa, Aling Bebang and Aling Maria are talking in

front of their yard while Boboy and his friends are playing habul-habulan.

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1. Which action shows kinetic energy?

2. Why do you say so?

Situation 2.
Mang Jun is one of the paralukad in the province of Sorsogon . He
demonstrate how to harvest the coconut. While he is on the top of the tree. He
detached the coconuts from the tree and let the coconut falls straight to the
ground.

1. Which action shows kinetic energy?

2. Why do you say so?

Questions:
1. Based from your answer, what is Kinetic Energy then?

You need to know first that Kinetic Energy

is energy in motion for you to understand our
lesson on this module.
Remember: Once an object is moving, it
possesses kinetic energy.

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ENGAGE
Do you know Theodore “the chipmunks”?
Theodore while exploring the forest saw a treasure. But
before he laid a hand on it, a lion appears and give him a
riddle!

I will let you get the treasure Theodore

if you answer my question! Here is it:
How can I increase my Kinetic Energy?
If you failed to answer it correctly. I will
eat you alive!

Kinetic Energy?? I don’t even know the

factors that affect it, so what more to
increase it! I’m scared…

Can you help me please? Yes, you! I

don’t want to die! How can we increase
the lion’s kinetic energy? Write your
suggestions on the space provided
below.

How can you increase the lion’s Kinetic Energy?

Do you think you have help Theodore to get the

treasure? Or you let him eat alive by the scary lion.!
Do not worry! If you didn’t know how to increase lion’s kinetic
energy, this module will teach you about the factors that
affect kinetic energy and how these factors affect kinetic
energy of an object.
It’s a long ride so get ready to explore!

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 EXPLORE
You are now going to explore and do the next
activity to identify and explain factors that affect
Kinetic Energy. Go for it buddy!

Exploration 1: Picture Analysis

Part A: Three balls with different masses are moving at the same speed as
shown below. Given the table of its kinetic energy answer the following
questions.
C
A B

2 m/s 2 m/s 2 m/s

Objects Mass Speed Kinetic Energy

(KE= ½ mv2)
Ball A 2 kg 2 m/s 4 Joules
Ball B 4 kg 2 m/s 8 Joules
Ball C 6 kg 2 m/s 12 Joules

Questions:
1. What can you say about the mass of each ball?

2. What can you say about the speed of each ball?

3. Given the picture and the table, which ball possesses the greatest amount
of kinetic energy? Why do you say so?

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4. Based on the table, what is the factor that affect kinetic energy? How this
factor affect kinetic energy?

Part B: Newton wants to boost his immune system. He decided to exercise

every morning. He starts jogging at speed of 2 m/s, suddenly, a dog barks and
runs after him. He speeds up to 4 m/s until he reaches a speed of 6 m/s as
shown in the figure below. In which of the following figures does Newton
possesses the greatest amount of kinetic energy? Prove your answer.

Figure A Figure B Figure C

2 m/s 4 m/s 6 m/s

Suppose, I will give you the table of their

computed kinetic energy. Was your
answer above correct? What do you think
the other factors that affect kinetic
energy? See and analyze the table.

Objects Mass Speed Kinetic Energy

(KE = ½ mv2)
Object A 1 kg 2 m/s 2 Joules
Object B 1 kg 4 m/s 8 Joules
Object C 1 kg 6 m/s 18 Joules

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1. What can you say about the mass of each object?

2. What can you say about the speed or each object?

3. Based on the table, what is the factor that affect kinetic energy? How this
factor affect kinetic energy?

Let’s summarize the results of your activity.

What are the two factors that affect how much kinetic
energy a moving object should have?

Great job! You have completed the activities.

Take time to review and analyze your answers.
This activity enables you to identify and explain
the factors that affect kinetic energy

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 EXPLAIN
Take time to understand the following ideas or
concepts for you to confirm the results of the
activities you have performed.

A moving object always have kinetic energy. The

amount of kinetic energy which an object has depends upon
two variables: the mass (m) of the object and the speed (v) of
the object. The following equation is used to represent the
kinetic energy (KE) of an object.

This equation is a guide to thinking about the relationship between

quantities. It says that:
▪ Kinetic Energy is directly related to the mass of a moving
object. If you double the mass, KE will also be doubled! As the
mass of a moving object increases, its kinetic energy also
increases!

▪ Kinetic Energy is also directly related to the square of an

object’s speed. If you double your speed, your KE will not only
be doubled but it will be quadrupled or four times greater than
before. For a three times increase in speed, the kinetic energy
will increase by a factor of nine. And for a four times increase
in speed, the kinetic energy will increase by a factor of sixteen.
Remember, the kinetic energy is dependent upon the square
of the speed. Increasing the speed means a great increase of
KE!

▪ The standard metric unit of measurement for kinetic energy is

the Joule. As might be implied by the above equation, 1 Joule
= 1 kg ( m2 /s2 )

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 To compute an object’s kinetic energy, we just need to get one half of
the product of the mass and the square of velocity of an object. In equation form

K.E. = ½ mv2

For example, a 40-kg person running at 3 m/s has a kinetic energy of .

Solution:

K.E. = ½ mv2

K. E. = ½ (40-kg) (3 m/s)2
KE = ½ (40 kg) (9 m2/s2)
KE = 180 kg m2/s2 or 180 Joules

If mass is in kilograms and velocity in meters per second, then the unit
of kinetic energy is Joules. How do you compare the units of work and kinetic
energy?

Try to answer this one. Prove your answer using the equation.

Two balls are in motion. A 1-kg ball moving at 2 m/s and a 2-kg ball
moving at 1 m/s, which one has greater kinetic energy? Why?

Now that you have identify and explain the

factors that affect kinetic energy, let’s try to apply what
you’ve learned in the next task.

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 LABORATE

Let’s play FACT or BLUFF. Read carefully the

following statements below. If you think the statement
is true, you are going to write FACT but if it is false,
you are going to write BLUFF. Either your answer a
fact or a bluff, you need to explain your answer.
Hep! Hep! Ready? Your time starts now!

1. The kinetic energy of a more massive object at rest is greater than that
of a less massive moving object.

2. The greater the mass of an object in motion, the greater kinetic energy
it possesses.

3. If the speed of a moving object is doubled, its kinetic energy is also

doubled.

4. A truck and a bus have the same mass, but the truck has twice Kinetic
Energy than a bus. Therefore, the bus has greater speed than the truck.

5. When the mass of a moving object is doubled with no change in speed,

its kinetic energy reduced to one-half.

Now try to answer these questions in order to

summarize what you have learned in this
module.

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 1. A moving motorbike
has kinetic energy. If it
speeds up until it is
going five times as
fast, how much kinetic
energy does it have in
comparison? 2. Three race cars have the same
masses. Given their kinetic energy
during the race as shown in the
illustration, which one probably
wins? Why?

Now that you have summarized and

understood important concepts about uniform circular
motion as it relates to the Newton’s first law of motion
(law of inertia), let’s extend your understanding a little
further by answering the next task.

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 EXTEND

. You may perform the next activities to deepen

you understanding on the factors affecting kinetic
energy.

Activity 1: MASS IN ACTION

Materials needed:

String, heavy and light objects (such as a pencil and a rock), paper cup,
masking tape, ruler, textbooks, cardboard.

Procedure:

1. Select a light object (such as a pencil) and a heavy object (such as a

rock). Tie a string around each object, leaving a three-foot-long piece
attached.
2. Hold the light object in your right hand three feet above the ground. You
should hold the other end of the string in your left hand so it is stretched
horizontally as shown in the figure below.
3. Have another person place a paper cup on the floor just under your left
hand, and mark the spot on the floor with a piece of masking tape.
4. Let go of the object so it swings and collides with the paper cup (this may
take a few tries to hit the cup). Have your assistant measure the distance
the paper cup moved after the swinging object struck it.
5. Repeat the process with the heavier object. Make it sure you hold the
heavy object in your right hand three feet above the ground like your first
try!

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Guide questions:

1. As the object swings and hit the cup, what type of energy does it possess?

2. Which object made more impact, moving the cup farther away? Why do
you think it moved the cup farther away?

3. Which object has greatest kinetic energy? Least kinetic energy? Why do
you think so?

4. Based from this activity, what factor affects Kinetic energy? And how this
affect kinetic energy?

Activity 2: SPEED TEST

Materials needed:
2 identical Evaporated milk can (with content)
2 wooden boards (the same length)
7 books
2 light box/ plastic glass or any object

Procedure:

1. Position the boards and cans as shown in the set up below.

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 2. Let the can roll down the board from the starting point until it hit the
object.
3. Observe the motion of the can from two set ups.
4. Measure the distance the box/object moved after the milk can struck it.
Guide questions:

1. In which set up is the can’s speed greatest? Slowest?

2. As the can rolls along the ramp, what type of energy does it possess?

3. In which set up made more impact, moving the box farther away? Why
do you think it moved the box farther away?

4. In which set up is the kinetic energy of the can greatest? Smallest? Why
do you think so?

5. What happens to the KE of an object if it moves faster? Slower?

6. Based from this activity, what other factor affect Kinetic energy? And how
this affect kinetic energy?

Great job! You have completed your task. If

you need some clarifications feel free to ask your
teacher.

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 Vocabulary List

You may refer to the following vocabulary words used in this module:

Kinetic Energy – energy possess by a body due to its motion. It is dependent

on the mass and the speed of the object.
Mass – amount of substance present in a body. It has unit of kilogram
Speed – how fast an object is moving. It is expressed in m/s.

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 VALUATE

Post-Test

I know that you can now answer the

questions below. The questions will test how
much have you learned in this module. You can
do it!

Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Which of the following illustrations has the greatest kinetic energy?

2. When a jeepney’s speed is tripled , what happens to its kinetic energy?

a. half as large
b. three times as large
c. four times as large
d. nine times as large

3. Suppose you drop a stone on the edge of a cliff. What happens to the
kinetic energy of the stone as it falls?
a. Its kinetic energy decreases.
b. Its kinetic energy increases.
c. Its kinetic energy becomes zero.
d. Its kinetic energy remains the same.

4. A 400- kg truck is traveling at 8 m/s. What is the truck’s kinetic energy

when it stops?
a. 0 J
b. 8 J
c. 3200 J

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 d. 6400 J
5. Which of the following situations shows the greatest kinetic energy?
a. A truck driving down a hill.
b. A ball rolling down a hill.
c. A leaf rolling down a hill
d. A person running down a hill.

Hooray, you have finished your first module on

the factors affecting kinetic energy.
Please check your answers by referring to the
answer key. If you scored lower than 4, please go over
the earlier parts of this module and take on the
activities once again. If you scored 4 or above, you are
now ready for the next module.
CONGRATULATIONS!

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 Answer Keys

Pre-Test Answer Keys

1. a
2. d
3. d
4. b
5. c

Learning Activities Answer Keys

Elicit:
Situation 1.
Boboy and his friends are playing habul-habulan.
Because Boboy and his friends are moving.
Situation 2.
Coconut is detached and fell straight to the ground.
Coconut is moving.

- Kinetic Energy is energy possessed by a moving body

Engage:
Answers may vary. Lions can eat animals to increase its mass. Lions
can also run fast to increase its kinetic energy.

Explore 1: Picture Analysis

Part A:
1. The mass of each ball differs.
2. The speed of Balls A, B and C is the same.
3. Ball C has the greatest KE, since speed is constant, Ball C has the greatest
mass therefore has greatest KE.
4. Mass. KE is directly related to the mass of an object. The greater the mass,
the greater the KE.
2. Figure C, since mass is constant. Figure C has the greatest speed therefore
it has the greatest KE.

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Part B
1. The mass of each object is the same.
2. The speed of each ball differs.
3. Speed of an object. The greater the speed, the greater Kinetic Energy
Explore 2: Mass in action
1. Kinetic Energy
2. The heavy object made more impact in moving the cup farther because
it has greater mass than the other.
3. The rock has greater KE than the pencil. The pencil has less KE.
Because rock is massive than the pencil so the greater the mass, the
greater the KE of an object.
4. Mass of an object affects KE. As mass increases, KE also increases.

Exploration 3. Speed Test

a. Set up 2 has greater speed that set up 1.
b. Kinetic Energy
c. Set up 2, because it has greater speed.
d. Set up 2 shows greater KE that set-up 1 because it has greater speed.
e. If an object’s speed increases, it kinetic energy increases.
If an object’s speed decreases, its kinetic energy decreases too.
f. Speed of an object affects KE. The greater the speed, the greater the
KE of an object.

Summarize:
Mass and speed of an object affect the kinetic energy of a moving object

Explain:
A 1 kg ball moving 2 m/s has greater KE than a 2 kg ball moving 1 m/s
because the first ball has greater speed. Remember KE is directly proportional
to the square of the speed of an object. The solution below shows that the first
ball has greater KE than the second ball.

Solution:

First Ball:
K.E. = ½ mv2
K. E. = ½ (1kg) (2 m/s)2
KE = ½ (1 kg) (4 m2/s2)
KE = 2 kg m2/s2 or 2 Joules

Second Ball:
K.E. = ½ mv2
K. E. = ½ (2 kg) (1 m/s)2
KE = ½ (2 kg) (1 m2/s2)
KE = 1 kg m2/s2 or 1 Joule

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 Elaborate:
1. Bluff. The Kinetic Energy of a more massive object is zero because it is
at rest therefore the less massive object has greater kinetic energy.
2. Fact. Mass of an object in motion is directly related to KE. The greater
the mass, the greater its KE.
3. Bluff. KE is directly proportional to the square of the speed of an object.
So if the speed is doubled, KE is quadrupled or four times great as
before.
4. Bluff. The truck has greater speed than the bus because it has greater
KE at constant mass.
5. Bluff. As the mass is doubled, the KE is also doubled.
Summarize:
1. The motorbike has 25 times more KE than before.
2. Car C has the probability to win because at constant mass Car C has
the greatest KE therefore car C has the greatest speed among the three
cars.
Extend:
Activity 1: Mass in action
1. Kinetic Energy
2. The heavy object made more impact in moving the cup farther because it
has greater mass than the other.
3. The rock has greater KE than the pencil. The pencil has less KE. Because
rock is massive than the pencil so the greater the mass, the greater the KE of
an object.
4. Mass of an object affects KE. As mass increases, KE also increases.

Activity 2:.Speed Test

1. Set up 2 has greater speed that set up 1.
2. Kinetic Energy
3. Set up 2, because it has greater speed.
4. Set up 2 shows greater KE that set-up 1 because it has greater speed.
5. If an object’s speed increases, it kinetic energy increases.
6. If an object’s speed decreases, its kinetic energy decreases too.
7. Speed of an object affects KE. The greater the speed, the greater the KE of
an object.

Post-Test Answer Keys

1. c
2. d
3. b
4. a
5. a

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SCIENCE
Quarter 1 – Module 7:

FACTORS THAT AFFECT POTENTIAL ENERGY

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 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY
Identify and explain the factors that affect potentialand kinetic energy

FACTORS THAT AFFECT

POTENTIAL ENERGY

Introduction

In the previous modules, you learned about

work, power and energy. You did some tasks and
exercises to gain insights on the relationship between
work and energy.
In this module, we will explore the various factors
that affect an object’s potential energy. Understanding
this concept will help you explain conservation of
mechanical energy.

Most Essential Learning

Competency & Objectives

In this module, you will learn how to Identify and explain the factors
that affect potential and kinetic energy.

Specifically, you will learn to:

• Identify factors affecting potential energy.

• Explain how these factors affect potential energy.

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 Pre-Test

Before we start our lesson, try to answer these

five (5) questions below.

Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the

letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following factors affect potential energy?
I. Mass
II. Speed
III. Height
IV. Acceleration

a. I and II b. II and III c. I and III d. III and IV

2. Which position of the ball along the hill has the greatest potential energy?

a. A only b. B only c. A and B d. C and D

3. When a stone 6 meters high falls towards the ground, what happens to its
potential energy?
a. Increases
b. Decreases
c. Stays the same
d. Nothing

4. Which has the least gravitational potential energy in the figure below?

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5. Pedro raised a balikbayan box above the ground. If he lifts the same box
twice as high, which of the following statements is true?
a. The potential energy of the box increases four times.
b. The potential energy of the box is doubled.
c. The potential energy of the box is halved.
d. There is no change in potential energy.

How did you find the test? It’s okay if

you’re not yet sure with your answers. As you
go on with this module, you will learn and find
out if you’re answers are correct. So buckle up
and get ready with your journey.

Learning Activities

E LICIT
Before we start our lesson for this
module, let’s review first potential energy
by answering the activity below.

Directions: Draw or cut 4 pictures that show potential energy and provide an
explanation on why each picture shows potential energy. Paste it or draw it on
the space provided below.

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“Potential Energy is energy at rest or a stored energy”. If your cut-out
pictures are the same or related but not limited to the following
examples of potential energy,
✓ A raised weight.
✓ Water that is behind a dam.
✓ A car that is parked at the top of a hill.
✓ A snow pack (potential avalanche)
✓ A yoyo before it is released.
✓ River water at the top of a waterfall.
✓ A book on a table before it falls.
✓ A child at the top of a slide.

then you are CORRECT! I guess you are now ready to dig deeper
about potential energy specifically on the factors affecting it.

EN G AG E
Hello guys, do you know Dora? She is under the tree
waiting for you. She is looking for Boots! When she looks
up, she saw three Boots hanging on the tree. Who is the real
Boots among the three? Dora needs your help, buddy.
Boots leave a letter with a clue on it. Hooray!

Dear Dora,
I know you will find
me. Although the three of
us look really identical, I
am the one who possesses
the greatest amount of
potential energy! The one
reading this letter will help
you, Dora. Please ask him
before it’s too late.
Love,
The real Boots

Can you help me? Who among the three Boots should I choose? And
why? Write your answer on the space below.

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 Did you really choose the real Boots for Dora?
Nothing to worry! If you are still confused which Boots
possesses the greatest amount of potential energy,
this module will teach you about the factors that affect
potential energy and how these factors affect potential
energy of an object. It’s a long ride so get ready to
explore!

E XPLORE
You are now going to do the next activity to
identify and explain factors that affect potential
energy.
Go for it buddy!

Picture Analysis
Scenario 1.

1. Pedro, Jose and Juan climb at the tree to get pili. When they were on
top, they remember their science topic about potential energy. The
three boys argue who among them has the greatest amount of
potential energy and what factors may affect their potential energy if
all of them are positioned at the same height of the pili tree. So they
computed their potential energy and made a table for it.

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 Pili Climber Mass Acceleration Height Potential
due to Energy
gravity (g)
Pedro 50 kg 9.8 m/s2 5m 2,450 J
Jose 100 kg 9.8 m/s2 5m 4,900 J
Juan 150 kg 9.8 m/s2 5m 7,350 J

Guide Questions:
1. What can you say about the mass of Pedro, Jose and Juan?

2. What can you say about the height or distance of Pedro, Jose and
Juan from the ground?

3. What can you say about the potential energy of Pedro, Jose and Juan?

4. Who among Pedro, Jose and Juan has the greatest potential energy?

5. If you are to compute for the Potential Energy obtained, how would you
do it?

6. Based on the table, what is the factor that affects potential energy?
How does this factor affect potential energy?

Scenario 2.

1. Four identical elephants are at different heights. If your physics teacher

asked you which of the following elephants has the greatest amount of
potential energy, what will be your answer? And why?

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 I give you the table of their computed
potential energy below. Was your answer
above correct? What do you think are the
other factors that affect potential energy?
See and analyze the table.

Elephant Mass Acceleration Height Potential Energy

due to
gravity (g)
A 100 kg 9.8 m/s2 0m 0
B 100 kg 9.8 m/s2 5m 4,900 J
C 100 kg 9.8 m/s2 10 m 9,800 J
D 100 kg 9.8 m/s2 15 m 14,700 J

Guide Questions:
1. What can you say about the mass of elephants A, B, C and D?

2. What can you say about the height or distance of elephants A, B, C

and D?

3. What can you say about the potential energy of the four (4) elephants?

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 4. Who among the four elephants has the greatest Potential Energy? Why
do you think so?

5. Why is Elephant A has zero Potential Energy?

6. If you are to compute for the PE obtained, how would you do it?

7. In scenario 2, what is the other factor that affects potential energy of an

object? How does this factor affect potential energy?

So hard exploration but fun! Right, buddy? Now

let’s sum up what you have learned. Answer
the following questions.

1. What are the two factors that affect the amount of potential energy of a
body?

2. How do these factors affect the potential energy possess by a body?

Explain.

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 Great job! You have completed the activity. Take
time to review and analyze your answers. This
activity enables you to identify and explain the
factors that affect potential energy.

EXPLAIN
Take time to understand the following ideas or
concepts for you to confirm the results of the
activities you have performed.

Potential energy (PE) is energy that is stored in an

object – energy that is waiting to be used – so the term
potential. Gravitational potential energy (GPA) is the energy
stored in an object as the result of its vertical position or
height. The energy is stored as the result of the gravitational
attraction of the Earth for the object. The gravitational potential energy of the
massive ball of a demolition machine is dependent on two variables - the mass
of the ball and the height to which it is raised. There is a direct relation between
gravitational potential energy and the mass of an object. More massive objects
have greater gravitational potential energy. There is also a direct relation
between gravitational potential energy and the height of an object. The higher
that an object is elevated, the greater the gravitational potential energy.
These relationships are expressed by the following equation.

In the above equation, m represents the mass of the object, h represents

the height of the object and g represents the acceleration due to gravity (9.8
m/s2 near the surface of the Earth). To determine the gravitational potential
energy of an object, a zero height position must first be arbitrarily assigned.
Typically, the ground is considered to be a position of zero height.

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But this is merely an arbitrarily assigned position which most people agree
upon. Since many of our laboratories are done on tabletops, it is often
customary to assign the tabletop to be the zero height position. Again this is
merely arbitrary. If the tabletop is the zero position, then the potential energy
of an object is based upon its height relative to the tabletop.
For example, a pendulum bob swinging to and from above the table top
has a potential energy which can be measured based on its height above the
tabletop. By measuring the mass of the bob and the height of the bob above
the tabletop, the potential energy of the bob can be determined. Since the
gravitational potential energy of an object is directly proportional to its height
above the zero position, a doubling of the height will result in a doubling of the
gravitational potential energy. A tripling of the height will result in a tripling of
the gravitational potential energy.

Do you now understand the two factors that

affect Potential Energy? Do you think you can apply
what you have learned?

ELABORATE
Now, let’s apply what you have learned about the
factors that affect potential energy in the real situation. Just
try it buddy!
Let’s explore the falls of Sorsogon!

Directions: The pictures shown below are the different falls that
can be found in the province of Sorsogon. Analyze the three pictures and
answer the question that follow.

Nasipit Falls | Bulusan, Sorsogon

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 Bayugin Falls | San Francisco, Bulusan, Sorsogon
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Questions:
1. Does waterfall possess potential energy?

2. Can it be used as a potential source of hydroelectric power? Why do

you say so?

Now try to answer the following questions in

order to summarize what you have learned in
this module.

Directions: Draw the “tumpak ganern” if the statement is true and draw the
“ligwak ganern” if the statement is false then explain why do you think the
statement is false.
TUMPAK ganern or LIGWAK ganern?

or

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1. Three spherical rocks of equal masses are positioned as shown in
figure below. All ramps have the same height. The yellow rock has the
greatest potential energy.

2. An elephant on the ground has greater potential energy than a leaf 15

feet in the air.

3. Given the picture below, position C has the greatest gravitational

potential energy.

Now that you have summarized and

understood important concepts about potential
energy, let’s extend your understanding a little further
by answering the next task.

EXTEND
Are you fond of mountain climbing? Read and
understand the situation below. Try to answer the
questions too.

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 Two ways lead to the top of Mt Bulusan. One is steep
and direct, while the other is twice as long but less steep.
How much more potential energy would you gain if you
take the longer path?

Which path would you rather take? Why?

Great job! You have completed your task. If

you need some clarifications feel free to ask your
teacher.

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 Vocabulary List

You may refer to the following vocabulary words used in this module:

Elastic Potential Energy – potential energy stored as a result of deformation

of an elastic object, such as the stretching of a spring
Gravitational Potential Energy – energy stored in an object due to its
location
Height – the measurement from base to top, usually with respect to the
ground
Mass – the amount of substance present in an object. Its SI unit is kg.
Potential Energy – a form of mechanical energy possessed by objects at rest

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 VALUATE

Post-Test

I know that you can now answer the

questions below. The questions will test how
much have you learned in this module. You can
do it! Are you ready? Hooray!

Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer.

1. Mario and Juan are both elevated at the same height. Mario is twice as
massive as Juan. Which of the following statement correctly describes the
two?
a. Juan and Mario have the same potential energy.
b. Juan has greater potential energy than Mario.
c. Mario has greater potential energy than Juan.
d. The given is incomplete to tell.

2. Consider the motion of the ball in the illustration, the ball has a potential
energy of 50 J on top of the platform then it falls off the top of the platform
to the floor. How much potential energy does a ball have on the floor?

a. 50 Joules
b. 25 joules
c. 5 joules
d. 0 joule

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3. Which of the following quantities affect potential energy?
I. 60 m/s
II. 40 kg
III. 4m
IV. 6 m/s2

a. I and II b. II and III c. I and III d. III and IV

4. Which of the following statements correctly describe the figure below,
assume that the two objects have the same mass and elevated at the
same height?

a. The two objects have the same potential energy.

b. The triangle has twice potential energy than the circle.
c. The circle has twice potential energy than the triangle.
d. Cannot be compared since they have different shapes.

5. Where does the roller coaster have the most potential energy?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 1 and 3
d. 2 and 4
Hooray, you have finished the module for potential energy!
Please check your answers by referring to the answer
key. If you scored lower than 4, please go over the earlier parts of
this module and take on the activities once again. If you scored 4
or above, you are now ready for the next module.
CONGRATULATIONS!

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 Answer Keys

Pre-Test Answer Keys

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B

Learning Activities Answer Keys

Elicit:
1. Answers may include any but not limited to the following:
✓ A raised weight.
✓ Water that is behind a dam.
✓ A car that is parked at the top of a hill.
✓ A snow pack (potential avalanche)
✓ A yoyo before it is released.
✓ River water at the top of a waterfall.
✓ A book on a table before it falls.
✓ A child at the top of a slide.
Engage:
The real Boots is the one at the highest position since the clue asked for
someone with the greatest potential energy. Given the same mass, the higher
the object is, the greater would be its potential energy.
Explore:
Scenario 1
1. They have different masses.
2. The height of Pedro, Jose and Juan from theground is the
same.
3. The potential energy differs.
4. Juan has the greatest potential energy because he is the most
massive among the three.
5. I will multiply the mass, acceleration due to gravity and height.
6. Based on the illustration and the table, mass affects the object’s
potential energy provided that the objects are of the same height. Mass
is directly proportional to the potential energy– that is, the more massive
the object is, the higher would be its potential energy.

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 Scenario 2

1. The mass of the elephants is the same.

2. The height of each elephant differs from one another.
3. The potential energy differs.
4. Elephant D has the greatest potential energy because it is
in thehighest position relative to the ground.
5. Elephant A has zero potential energy because it is located
exactlyon the ground (height is zero).
6. I will multiply the mass, acceleration due to gravity and height
7. The other factor that affects an object’s potential energy is
height. It is directly proportional to potential energy – the higher
an object’s location is relative to the ground, the higher would be
its potential energy.

1. The two factors that affect an object’s potential energy are mass and
height.
2. Mass and height are both directly proportional to the object’s
potential energy.

Elaborate:
Waterfall possesses potential energy.
Yes, it is a potential source of hydroelectric power. Water
gainspotential energy before it flows down due to its mass and
height.
This can be accounted to its height – the highest among the
threefalls.

1. , The black rock has the highest potential energy because

it isat the highest position among the three rocks. The violet rock
has zero potential energy because it is on the ground.

2. , Regardless of its huge mass, an elephant on the ground

has zero potential energy. The leaf may not be massive but the
fact thatit’s on air means it possesses potential energy.

3. , Position A has the greatest gravitational potential energy

Post-Test Answer Keys

1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. A

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